What you're describing sounds like a parasocial relationship. Kind of like what celebrities have to suffer, except when they complain...no one will sympathize. @nowhereman is correct in that it's not gender-specific.

Grassroots organizing? Some of the groups that have organized against fracking like frackfreenc.org should be pushing alternative energy sources.Also, solar energy is a good idea for a NC startup. Talk to the guys at http://cltjoules.com/ :) , they're trying to facilitate this.

Good luck getting it by the Conservatives who are now in control of the State Government. They will vote unanimously against any energy generation that is not powered by their big donors who produce fossil fuels.

I took the Crescent Line from ATL to NOLA on my 30th birthday. We played cards with strangers and drank from the bottles of liquor we were allowed to bring onboard. An acoustic guitar player boarded in Alabama, along with a singer and they played our little party car all the way to its destination. It was magical.

OK, so Carolina Beach is 20 minutes away, and you ate at Dixie Grill (which is downtown WILMINGTON), and Cape Fear Seafood, which is MONKEY JUNCTION. I think a map might be in order. There are plenty of great places on the island, for fresh seafood and, yes, even fruit. A couple are mentioned above. But if Dixie Grill is the best breakfast you have had in a long time, I would re-assess your statement that you are spoiled in Charlotte...

I live in Carolina beach and it is more like 1 min away from Kure. It is really just one island. The only thing that differentiates between the two is a sign. I don't know how you figure its 20 min away.

Surf House restaurant in Carolina Beach has great breakfast and lunch that use fresh ingredients. Salads, fruits, daily ceviche specials. It's the closest place to Kure Beach for fresh fruit, yogurt and healthy breakfast. Or unhealthy Hashbrowns, Bacon, etc.